US3269176A
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Apparatus for measuring the tack of coated surfaces
Assignee: Interchemical Corp
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Filing: 1963-07-16
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Granted: 1966-08-30
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Expires: 1983-07-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John L Egitto
- 👤 John A Mascaro
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:22
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N19/00; G01N19/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
APPARATUS FOR MEASURING THE TACK OF A COATED SURFACE COMPRISING A LEVEL VERTICALLY MOVABLE PLATFORM, MEANS FOR VERTICALLY MOVING SAID PLATFORM, A WEIGHT HAVING A FLAT SAID SURFACE FLAT UPON SAID PLATFORM, A WEIGHT HAVING A FLAT SURFACE RESTING FLUSH UPON THE COATED SURFACE, TACKLE MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID FIRST WEIGHT HAVING A COUNTERBALANCING WEIGHT EQUIVALENT TO SAID FIRST WEIGHT, SAID TACKLE MEANS BEING INITIALLY INACTIVE, BUT BEING ACTIVATABLE AS THE PLATFORM IS LOWERED PAST A PRESELECTED LEVEL AT WHICH POINT SAID FIRST WEIGHT BECOMES FULLY COUNTERBALANCED AND SPRING BALANCE MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SURFACE AND TO SAID WEIGHTS AND TACKLE MEANS FOR ACTING UPON SAID COATED SURFACE, SAID SPRING BALANCE BEING INITIALLY INACTIVE BUT BEING ACTIVATABLE AT THE LEVEL WHERE SAID INITIAL WEIGHT IS COUNTERBALANCED TO RESIST THE DOWNWARD MOVEMENT OF THE COATED SURFACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
APPARATUS FOR MEASURING THE TACK OF A COATED SURFACE COMPRISING A LEVEL VERTICALLY MOVABLE PLATFORM, MEANS FOR VERTICALLY MOVING SAID PLATFORM, A WEIGHT HAVING A FLAT SAID SURFACE FLAT UPON SAID PLATFORM, A WEIGHT HAVING A FLAT SURFACE RESTING FLUSH UPON THE COATED SURFACE, TACKLE MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID FIRST WEIGHT HAVING A COUNTERBALANCING WEIGHT EQUIVALENT TO SAID FIRST WEIGHT, SAID TACKLE MEANS BEING INITIALLY INACTIVE, BUT BEING ACTIVATABLE AS THE PLATFORM IS LOWERED PAST A PRESELECTED LEVEL AT WHICH POINT SAID FIRST WEIGHT BECOMES FULLY COUNTERBALANCED AND SPRING BALANCE MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SURFACE AND TO SAID WEIGHTS AND TACKLE MEANS FOR ACTING UPON SAID COATED SURFACE, SAID SPRING BALANCE BEING INITIALLY INACTIVE BUT BEING ACTIVATABLE AT THE LEVEL WHERE SAID INITIAL WEIGHT IS COUNTERBALANCED TO RESIST THE DOWNWARD MOVEMENT OF THE COATED SURFACE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-08-29 | 1970-02-28 | 1970-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-29 | 1974-02-28 | 1974-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-29 | 1978-02-28 | 1978-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |